baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2550037-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for virtual sensor data generation with depth ground truth annotation
Inventor: Alexander Groh
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2017-03-16
Abstract: A method for annotating virtual data with depth information. A virtual environment is generated 410 and a virtual sensor is positioned at a first location in the environment 420. Data corresponding to information generated by the virtual sensor is recorded 430. This data is then annotated with a depth map characterising a spatial relationship between the sensor and environment 440. The virtual sensor may be a virtual camera, and the data may be images. Optionally, the sensor may be moved from a first to second location and data recorded in the second location or as the sensor is moving. The virtual sensor may be placed at a second orientation in the second location. There may be a plurality of virtual objects in the environment and the spatial relationship may comprise the distance between the sensor and the objects. The data may also correspond to ambient parameters such as weather and lighting conditions.
Patent GB-2561392-A (GB)
Title: Method for increasing an amount of torque transmittable from a power output end of the crankshaft
Inventor: KONRAD RICHARD HECTOR NEWTON
IPC: F16D3/56
Filed: 2017-04-13
Abstract: An arrangement, for increasing an amount of torque transmittable from a power output end 108 of a crankshaft 104 of an engine, includes positioning a flywheel 106 in a spaced-apart relation to the output end 108 and positioning a steel load bearing disk 202 between the crankshaft 104 and the flywheel 106. Opposing sides 206, 208 of the disk 202 abut the output end 108 and the flywheel 106. Aligned holes (210, 214, fig 2) in the disk 202 and the flywheel 106 also align with threaded receptacles 212 in the crankshaft 104. Fasteners 204 positioned in the holes (210, 214) engage with the threaded receptacles 212 thereby fastening the flywheel 106 and disk 202 to the output end 108. The disk 202 has a greater diameter than a gear 110. The holes (214) may be tapered. The fasteners 204 and threaded receptacles 212 have a contact pressure of at least 50 MPa. Also claimed is a method for increasing an amount of torque transmittable the output end 108 of the crankshaft 104.
Patent GB-2552582-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seating layout
Inventor: FILIP KRNJA
IPC: B60N2/36
Filed: 2016-07-26
Abstract: A motor vehicle having a seating layout comprising a first seat (101, figure 1a) and a second seat 103, the first seat 101 and the second seat 103 being staggered so that a footwell 105 for the second seat 103 is by the side of the first seat 101. The seat base 113 of the second seat 103 is movable to form a shelf 109 extending at least partially over the footwell 105 for the second seat 103. The seat base 113 is slidable with respect to the seat back 115 of the second seat 103. The shelf 109 may be positioned in line with a seat base of the first seat. The 2nd seat 103 may comprise a leg rest movable to form the shelf 109 and the leg rest may be removably coupled to the second seat or to a vehicle body portion. The second seat 103 may comprise a support member 159 which may be a leg. The second seat 103 may comprise a portion configured to deform by an amount more than an amount by which a seat portion of the vehicle seat deforms for a given load.
Patent GB-2563202-A (GB)
Title: Portable water purification system
Inventor: COLIN MASON
IPC: C02F9/08
Filed: 2017-05-31
Abstract: A portable water treatment device comprises a photovoltaic panel (A), an input water storage tank, a filtration unit (D), and a UV irradiation unit. The UV irradiation unit is powered by the photovoltaic panel. Water is gravity fed from the input storage tank to the filtration unit and from the filtration unit to the UV irradiation unit. Optionally, water is gravity fed from the UV irradiation unit to an output water storage tank (H). Preferably, the filtration unit comprises a helical spring filter having an exclusion size of less than 40 microns. An array of UV LEDs may be utilised to suppress microbial growth in the output storage tank. The filtration unit and UV irradiation unit can be provided in drawers to facilitate removal from the device for cleaning, servicing or replacement. A photocatalyst, such as titania, may be utilised in the UV irradiation unit to generate free radicals in the presence of UV irradiation. The device may also comprise a rechargeable battery, which is charged by the photovoltaic panel when sufficient light is available, and which can power the UV irradiation unit when the unit is operational.
Patent GB-2554793-A (GB)
Title: Corrodible downhole article
Inventor: TIMOTHY E WILKS
IPC: E21B43/267
Filed: 2015-07-28
Abstract: This invention relates to a magnesium alloy suitable for use as a corrodible downhole article, comprising: (a) 0.01-15wt% Ni, (b) 1-9wt% Zn, and (c) 0.1-1wt% Mn, and magnesium in an amount of at least 80wt%, wherein the alloy has a corrosion rate of at least 50mg/cm2/day in 15% KCl at 93°C and a 0.2% proof strength of at least 50MPa when tested using standard tensile test method ASTM B557-10. The invention also relates to methods for producing the alloys, downhole tools, such as a fracking ball comprising the alloys and methods of hydraulic fracturing using the downhole tools. A method of producing the alloy includes, melting magnesium or a magnesium alloy; adding Ni to the molten magnesium or magnesium alloy such that Ni dissolves; mixing the resulting magnesium alloy and casting the magnesium alloy.
Patent GB-2569147-A (GB)
Title: Product
Inventor: RAVI KAMISETTI
IPC: B65D47/18
Filed: 2017-12-07
Abstract: A dispensing cap 1 comprises a central nozzle 2 and a plurality of other nozzles 3, 4 arranged in one or more rings, preferably two rings, distanced from and concentric with the central nozzle 2. Preferably, the central nozzle 2 dispenses in a vertical angle and each ring is angled away from the vertical. Each ring may have ten or twenty apertures and the nozzles may be between 0.35 and 0.40mm. The cap 1, which may be for a bottle, could be made of a plastic, such as polypropylene, moulded by a method including a mono-block design. The bottle may contain a cleaning formulation for cleaning vertical surfaces. The overall cap diameter is 15mm and the cap 1 may include a lid (5, figure 1) that is designed to shut off all nozzles, when in a closed position.
Patent GB-2555350-A (GB)
Title: Shopping facility assistance systems, devices and methods to drive movable item containers
Inventor: Donald R High
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2016-07-15
Abstract: A motorised, wheeled, transport unit 202 for use with a mobile item container 302 such as a shopping cart or trolley monitors location information to position and align the transport unit relative to the trolleys frame. A lift system lifts on the frame of the trolley so that a portion 304 of the trolley is lifted off the floor whilst at least two wheels 306 remain on the floor. The lift system comprises several spaced hydraulic lifts which may adjust the weight distribution between wheels and thus improve traction in response to a detected reduction in traction in the transport units wheels. A pair of arms 1002 may be provided that are rotatably cooperated with the transport units body, and an actuatable clamp on each arm may be positioned relative to the item containers frame by rotating the arms. The control circuit may communicate wirelessly with a central computer system.
Patent GB-2569962-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic foam filter for non-ferrous metals
Inventor: MARK VINCENT
IPC: B01D39/20
Filed: 2018-01-04
Abstract: A ceramic foam filter for use in filtering non-ferrous metals such as, aluminium and magnesium, the filter comprises calcined alumina as a core material and silica as a binder. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a ceramic foam filter for use in filtering non-ferrous metals, the method comprises providing a slurry comprising calcined alumina and colloidal silica, coating the slurry onto a foam precursor, drying the slurry-coated foam precursor to form a green state article, and firing the green state article to vaporise the foam precursor thereby forming a reticulated ceramic foam filter. The slurry may include weight percentages of an acrylic-based organic binder, borate glass, boric acid, a polymeric binder, a rheology modifier and a dispersant. The ceramic foam filter can provide an increased cold modulus of rupture (CMOR) strength, the production of less dust during handling of the filter (reduced snow) and reduced magnesium pick-up.
Patent GB-2569407-A (GB)
Title: Omega generator
Inventor: Craig Chapman
IPC: F03B13/06
Filed: 2018-03-16
Abstract: A pumped storage system has an upper tank, a lower tank and a water wheel located below the outlet of the upper tank. One end of the water wheel is connected to a turbine electrical generator whilst the other end is connected to a water pump. As water flows from the upper tank to the lower tank the water wheel rotates and turns the turbine and the pump. The generator may produce electricity which may be sent to the grid whilst the water pump may direct water from the lower tank to the upper tank. The upper tank may be provided with an air vent whilst some parts of the tank may be fitted with sound proof glass.
Patent GB-2574678-A (GB)
Title: Compression clothing to monitor body temperature and heart rate
Inventor: JOHN ELLIS
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2018-06-16
Abstract: A garment, which may be a compression sportswear apparel incorporates a lueco crystal dye to provide a thermochromic indicator. The indicator may be in the form of thin rubberised adhesive lines encapsulating imbedded leuco crystals that are layered on the garment, 2, 3 and 4 in specific areas of the garment. Colour change may be triggered by an alteration in body temperature of the wearer, by virtue of exercise, or by a change of the ambient temperature surrounding the wearer.
Patent GB-2566155-A (GB)
Title: A mounting assembly
Inventor: GARRY GILLESPIE
IPC: F16B12/12
Filed: 2017-02-24
Abstract: A mounting assembly (150) for supporting objects, the mounting assembly (150) comprising: at least two adjacent mounting panels (100), each of the mounting panels (100) having a first front surface (102), a second rear surface (104) and a peripheral edge extending between the first front surface (102) and the second rear surface (104); at least one recess (106) provided by the peripheral edge of each of the mounting panels (100), the at least one recess (106) of each of the mounting panels extending from the first front surface (102) towards the second rear surface (104); at least one aperture (108) in the first front surface (102) of each of the mounting panels (100); at least one key (114); and at least one mounting support (326) receivable in the at least one aperture (108) of either of the mounting panels (100), the at least one mounting support (326) configured to support one or more objects. The recesses (106) of the adjacent mounting panels (100) align to form a keyhole (115) and the key (114) is inserted into the keyhole (115) in a direction generally perpendicular to the first front surface (102) thereby interlocking the adjacent mounting panels (100) together.
Patent GB-2576726-A (GB)
Title: A clip for use with a tea bag
Inventor: ARVINDER SAGOO
IPC: A47G19/16
Filed: 2018-08-28
Abstract: The clip comprises a first arm 1 and a second arm 2 joined via a bridge portion 3 to impart flexible resilience between the sides. The bridge portion may be ‘U-shaped’ though alternative embodiments are shown in further drawings: a hairclip like means; a pincer like means; or a hinged or pivoted means. In use, the clip may be slid over the rim of a cup, mug or beaker 7 with side 2 on the outer side of the drinking vessel and the bridge resting on the rim or lip of the vessel. A clip may be made from sheet metal or by plastic moulding. A teabag or the like may be slid under side 1. Teeth 4 act to clasp or clamp the bag against the inner side of the mug during infusion and whilst the contents of the cup or mug are drunk.
Patent GB-2563763-A (GB)
Title: Well integrity analysis using sonic measurements over depth interval
Inventor: Maja Skataric
IPC: G01V1/50
Filed: 2017-03-02
Abstract: Methods are provided for using sonic tool data to investigate a multi-string wellbore. The sonic data is processed to obtain indications of phase slowness dispersions for multiple locations in the wellbore. The dispersions are aggregated. The aggregated dispersions are compared with a plurality of cut-off mode templates to identify the presence of cut-off modes or the lack thereof in the aggregated phase slowness dispersions. Features of the multi-string wellbore are identified based on the presence of the cut-off modes or the lack thereof. In another method, the sonic data is processed to obtain indications as a function of depth of at least one of an energy spectrum, a semblance projection, a slowness dispersion projection, an attenuation dispersion projection, and a wavenumber dispersion projection. The indications are inspected to locate a shift at a particular depth indicating a transition in at least one annulus of the multi-string wellbore.
Patent GB-2567942-A (GB)
Title: Annular blowout preventer
Inventor: JOHN L ALSUP
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2017-03-28
Abstract: A blowout preventer of the type having a resilient packer element 101 comprising a contractor arrangement 230 which has a plurality of plates 204 adjacent one another which enclose an area, the contractor arrangement 230 being configured to move from an expanded position to a contracted position in which the enclosed area decreases, wherein adjacent plates 204a, 204b are configured to interlock with one another when in the contracted position. Each plate may be arcuate and the contractor arrangement may comprise a pantographic mechanism 500.
Patent GB-2566188-A (GB)
Title: Thermal interface material structures
Inventor: Mark Hoffmeyer
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2017-06-13
Abstract: A thermal interface material (TIM) structure includes a first thermal interface material layer and a second thermal interface material layer. The second thermal interface material layer overlaps the first thermal interface material layer.
Patent GB-2582781-A (GB)
Title: Steam generator
Inventor: KWOK HUNG WONG
IPC: F22B1/00
Filed: 2019-04-02
Abstract: A steam generator and appliance, such as an iron, steam cleaner or oven, are disclosed. The steam generator 1 includes a heating chamber 2 having a sidewall comprising a heating element 3. The reservoir 2 may be divided into an upper 25 and lower portion 27, with the bottom section 27 being narrower than the wider top section 25. A thermal sensor may be configured to detect temperatures of the element 3 as an indication of a water level being below predetermined heights of the lower portion and this used to control the water level. The disclosed steam generator has a small footprint allowing for the appliances it is used in to be small and compact. The vertical heating element configuration allows the lower portion to have reduced width, thus holding small volume of water and so provides reduced heating times.
Patent GB-2584340-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for printed code inspection
Inventor: ROBIN WILLIAM EATCH
IPC: G06V30/10
Filed: 2019-05-31
Abstract: A method for printed code inspection comprising: receiving an image (2.1, Fig. 2); detecting a candidate character, using identification parameters (2.4, Fig. 2); and determining a likelihood that the candidate character belongs to the printed code, using character properties (2.5, Fig. 2). A median filter may be applied to smooth the image or the camera’s optical elements may smooth the image. Candidate parameters may comprise: number of connected pixels; elongation; and/or compactness. Candidate properties may comprise: skew; and/or bounding box area or dimensions. The method may: determine whether the printed code is present and legible using dimensions of an area encompassing characters; and output the determination to a line control apparatus or a display showing a processed image (30, Fig. 5). Training data (Fig. 3) may be used to develop candidate parameters. Print (format) data from coding device 5 may be used to configure character parameters and/or properties. Print data may comprise: size; row and/or column number; characters number; and/or date and time information. Optical character recognition (OCR) may be run on likely candidate characters in a region of interest; thereby determining correctness of the printed code without running OCR on the whole image.
Patent GB-2580217-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining false negative rate of mobile monitoring and requisite number of mobile monitoring vehicles
Inventor: SHUCHUN SI
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2019-01-31
Abstract: A method of determining the false negative rate of mobile monitoring and the requisite number of mobile monitoring vehicles, belonging to the technical field of environmental monitoring. The system utilized by the present method comprises atmospheric pollutant monitoring devices (60) and a control center (30). The atmospheric pollutant monitoring devices (60) comprise atmospheric pollutant monitoring sensors (601), positioning modules and communication modules (603), and are installed on mobile monitoring vehicles and connected by means of wireless transmission to a control center (30). The system utilized by the present method utilizes public transport vehicles (20), long-distance vehicles (70), taxis (10), garbage trucks (70) and other mobile monitoring vehicles upon which are mounted atmospheric pollutant monitoring sensors (601) for performing real-time measurement, thus increasing monitoring objectivity and spatio-temporal coverage.
Patent GB-2582419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to range-finding
Inventor: BENJAMIN LEYLAND
IPC: G06T7/70
Filed: 2020-01-14
Abstract: Ranging an object 118 (i.e. a drone), comprising: capturing an image by an imaging sensor 100; analysing the captured image to identify an object 118 within the image, and determine the size of the image of the object; assigning a size (h,H) to the object 118; calculating a range (R) to the object, relative to the imaging sensor, based on the determined size of the image of the object in relation to the assigned size of the object. The object may be classified into distinct categories with associated with an object size value. Machine learning (i.e. Deep Neural Network [DNN] or Convoluted Neural Network [CNN]) may be used to determine the actual size of the object. The image sensor may detect Infrared Radiation [IR]. Determining the size of the object in the image may be done by determining the number of pixels that the object occupies. Crux: comparing the known size of an object with the size of the object in a captured image, and using it to determine the range of the object.
Patent GB-2592639-A (GB)
Title: Quantum key distribution system
Inventor: RICHARD MIDDLETON HICKS
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2020-03-05
Abstract: A Quantum Key Distribution QKD terminal comprising a quantum detection and relay unit QDRU having a quantum receiver and classical transceiver. The quantum receiver receives free space quantum optical signals 12 from a remote station 11 (e.g. satellite) and quantum optical signals along an optical path 15 (e.g. optical fibre) from a local station 14 located within a building, the optical path providing a quantum connection from the local station. The classical transceiver transmits and receives information to and from the local station and remote station via classical channels (links 16, 17). The QDRU and local station co-operate with the remote station to implement measurement device independent quantum key generation such that the QKD terminal agrees a quantum key with the remote station. The optical path may be used for classical communication. The terminal may implement a classical channel with the satellite via non-optical communications link. The QDRU may comprise a telescope to receive optical signals from the satellite. The optical path from the local station to the QDRU may be a short-range free space optical link. Local station and QDRU may have directional optics. The terminal may be used in cooperation with the satellite to negotiate a quantum key.
Patent GB-2594489-A (GB)
Title: Patient positioning for radiotherapy treatment
Inventor: Colin Winfield
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2020-04-29
Abstract: A method of positioning a patient for radiotherapy treatment using a radiotherapy system and a system for implementing the method, comprises determining a first target position for the patient for radiotherapy treatment 710; implementing a spatial relationship between the patient and at least a part of the radiotherapy device, at a first time (t1) , according to the first target position 720; providing radiotherapy treatment to the patient 730; determining a current position of the patient, at a second, subsequent time (t2) using data from one or more sensors located a patient support surface of the system 740; and determining whether a change of a spatial relationship between the patient and at least a part of the radiotherapy device should be made, according to the first target position 750.
Patent GB-2590995-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: HOIYONG KWON
IPC: G09F9/30
Filed: 2020-07-20
Abstract: A display panel which can be wound around a roller such that it can be withdrawn into a housing when not in use. Display device (900) comprises: display panel (120, DP); back cover (910), configured to be rolled together with the display panel; roller (151) for winding (DR1) or unwinding (DR2) the back cover and the display panel, and including a flat surface and a curved surface; buffer member (140) covering at least a part of the back cover fixed to the roller, and having a width smaller than or equal to the width of the display panel. The display panel defines a plurality of pixels. The display panel includes a display area (AA) and non-display area (NA), which is located on both sides of the display area. The buffer member may be located on the flattened surface of the roller, and may cushion the display and also affects the radius of the furled display. The back cover may comprise two separate parts (910a, 910b).
Patent GB-2600106-A (GB)
Title: Cloud system of non-invasive measuring blood glucose
Inventor: JENG-TAY LIN
IPC: A61B5/145
Filed: 2020-10-20
Abstract: A non-invasive blood glucose measurement system includes a blood glucose measuring device 1 in wireless communication with a mobile electronic device M such as a smart phone. The blood glucose device 1 generates a stimulating signal ST for a user to contact, waits a preset waiting period after the user contacts the stimulating signal ST, then induces a sensing signal SS based on the stimulating signal ST and transmits it to the mobile device M. The mobile device M converts the sensing signal into a blood glucose sensing signal and transmits the signal to a cloud server S which calculates blood glucose information which is transferred back to the mobile device M and displayed on a screen D. In a second embodiment the blood glucose calculation process is carried out on an application on the mobile device M rather than on a cloud server S. The user may contact the device by placing a finger on a sensing area of the device 1 which includes an input electrode unit 20 and output electrode unit 40.